Have I got time for Disco Elysium? (2019)

2 weeks

and an evening

12 evenings of about 2 hours. Finish by .

Two weeks of evenings. Very doable.

How far are you going?

Main story23.7 h2 weeks and an eveningMain + extras33.3 h3 weeks and an eveningCompletionist48.4 h4 weeks and 2 evenings

Hours you get a week11 h

Around 5 or 6 evenings of 2 hours.

Racing a date? Finish by

Your backlog lines games up one after another on the same calendar.

Going for 100%?

Cleanupa few extra nights
Committeda real second push
Grinda second game's worth
Nightmareluck or obsession

Grind. Some of it takes real skill or luck. Expect a long tail.

100% takes: 48.4 h, 4 weeks and 2 evenings at your pace
Against the main story: 2.0×
Achievements: 45
Rarest one: 0.6% of players

Is it worth it?

£31.99 on Steam. That's £1.35 an hour of the main story.

Stuck?

What is it?

Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesic detective investigating a murder. The game emphasizes dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.

Released: 2019
Genres: RPG, adventure, indie
Plays on: PC, Mac
Critics: 91%